Kenton Woman Almost Scammed Out of Large Amount of Money

A theft by deception incident had a happy ending for the potential victim. According to the Kenton Police Department report, an employee of Fed Ex located a package that came in under suspicious circumstances and alerted authorities. The package contained a large sum of money which was recovered before being sent to the suspect, who was listed as a New Jersey man. The potential victim is an elderly Kenton woman. Her money has been returned, and […]

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HCSO Warns Residents About Social Security Scam

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is warning resident to be aware of social security scam. They have received reports that persons identifying themselves as being from the Social Security Administration are calling area citizens, claiming that their Social Security benefits are somehow in jeopardy, and that they must call the supposed Social Security representative to resolve the problem. Residents are urged to not return any such calls or provide any personal information to the caller. Social Security […]

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OSP Conducting Extra Patrols on Super Bowl Weekend

COLUMBUS – Super Bowl Sunday is historically a day when friends and family gather. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging fans to be safe this Sunday by refraining from driving while impaired. If you plan on consuming alcohol, don’t drive. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Troopers will be cracking down on impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday. Help others make good choices by reminding them Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. If you host a Super Bowl […]

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Bluffton University Hosting Bowling Green High School Drama Club

The Bowling Green High School Drama Club will perform “Lily’s Wings” at 7pm on February 12 in Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall. The award-winning drama troupe’s original play explores the manipulative world of human trafficking from the perspective of a young girl. The event is free and open to the public. The suspect has not yet been charged, and the incident remains under investigation.

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She Sang Freedom Event Rescheduled for this Sunday

The She Sang Freedom event that was scheduled for Sunday January 20 but was cancelled due to the weather has been rescheduled. Reverend Vanessa Cummings said the event will now be held this Sunday February 3 starting 3 at St. John's Church located at 211 East Carrol Street in Kenton. The event is a celebration of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It also now coincides with Black History Month in February. It's an interactive musical […]

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Four Sentenced in Common Pleas Court

Four people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Dakota R. Kleman was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison on multiple charges, including burglary, safecracking, grand theft and money laundering. .Breyannea Wells was sentenced to nearly five years in prison on burglary, safecracking, 2 counts of grand theft and having weapons while under disability. Both Kleman and Wells were ordered to pay restitution […]

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Kenton Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incident

A Kenton man was arrested following a domestic violence incident reported to Kenton Police just after 7 Thursday evening. According to the report, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of King Street where the man was allegedly seen threatening the female victim with a knife. 41 year old Germaine Bluester was arrested for domestic violence and was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected drugs. A plastic baggie with white crystal-like substance was seized. The […]

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Two Arrested Following Pursuit in Findlay

Two Findlay men were arrested following a pursuit that started just before midnight Thursday. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Lowe's on Bright Road to investigate a possible stolen vehicle out of Toledo. A vehicle that matched the description was seen leaving Menard's and when the officer initiated a traffic stop, the driver sped away. The stolen car travelled east on U.S. 224 when the driver lost […]

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Man Attempts to Pass Counterfeit Money at Kenton Store

A male suspect attempted to pass counterfeit money at Village Pantry Thursday night. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the man had two $20 bills, but when the employee checked the bills, she discovered they were counterfeit. The man stated he didn't know and left the store. The employee was not able to get a good description of the vehicle or a plate number due to the snow.

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